Guidance

Commercial Court hearing and trial dates

The earliest available dates (lead times) for hearings and trials at the Commercial Court, based on how long they are expected to last.

From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
12 August 2015
Last updated
1730 May 2023 — See all updates

The Commercial Court handles the most difficult and high value business disputes.

Smaller and less complex cases are handled by the Circuit Commercial Court which has its own lead times.

The lead times show how long the current wait for a hearing or trial is, based on how long they are expected to last.

Lead times for hearings and trials at the Commercial Court

Availability for applications and case management conferences

Length of hearing Availability
30 minutes 9 June 2023
Then Fridays from 23 June 2023 (excluding Friday 28 July 2003)
1 hour 9 June 2023
Then Fridays from 23 June 2023 (excluding Friday 28 July 2003)
1.5 to 2 hours 9 June 2023
Then Fridays from 23 June 2023 (excluding Friday 28 July 2003)
Half a day 9 June 2023
Then Fridays from 23 June 2023 (excluding Friday 28 July 2003)
1 day 2, 8,22, 13,27 20 and 2230 November 2023
Then from 274 NovemberDecember 2023
Over 1 day From 11 March 2024

Availability for trials

Length of trial Availability
1 to 2 days Weeks of 15 and 22 April 2024
Then from June 2024
3 days WeekWeeks of 15 and 22 April 2024
Then from June 2024
1 week WeekWeeks of 15 and 22 April 2024
Then from June 2024
2 to 3 weeks From 11 November 2024
4 weeks From 11 November 2024
Over 4 weeks From May 2025
Published 12 August 2015
Last updated 1730 May 2023 + show all updates

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